In 26, tiberius withdrew from public life to the island of capri, and in 31, caligula joined him there Tiberius died in 37, and caligula succeeded him as emperor, at the age of 24. Caligula, roman emperor from 37 to 41 ce, who succeeded tiberius and transferred the last legion under a senatorial proconsul to an imperial legate, completing the emperor’s monopoly of army command. Now a dangerous megalomaniac, caligula declares himself a god Caligula (gaius julius caesar augustus germanicus) was roman emperor from 37 to 41 ce Among the great emperors of the roman empire stand augustus and marcus aurelius.
41, caligula was killed in a plot hatched by casius chaerea, a man whom caligula had publicly humiliated, mocked at court for his effeminacy and subjected to cruel practical jokes. Ancient sources —suetonius, cassius dio, josephus—paint him as cruel, unstable, and arrogant. Emperor caligula reigned for four tumultuous years, marked by cruelty, extravagance, and insanity His actions left a lasting impact on the empire's stability. Discover the chaotic reign of caligula, rome's notorious emperor, known for his lavish excess, military campaigns, and dramatic downfall. Explore caligula's rise, rule, and assassination
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